Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
B5CBCF
RGB
181, 203, 207
HSL
189, 21%, 76%
HSB
189, 13%, 81%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 19
LAB
80, -7, -5
LCH
80, 8, 213
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 210
XYZ
52, 57, 67
LUV
80, -12, -6
HWB
189, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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